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“House of Gucci” hits cinemas Wednesday, promising a star-studded satirical romp through an Italian fashion dynasty’s decline marked by sex, glamour, greed and murder.
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Fashion brands are failing to harness the power of durable entertainment content delivered via streaming platforms, argues Brian Phillips.
French luxury group Kering’s top brand Gucci expects 2021 revenues to be in line or “a little higher” than their 2019, pre-pandemic level, the label’s chief executive Marco Bizzarri said.
Italy’s biggest luxury brand will show a mixed-gender collection in Milan in February, returning to an industry-organised fashion week for the first time in two years. Gucci will stage two other shows next year in late spring and September, Gucci said in a statement.
Robert Williams is Luxury Editor at The Business of Fashion. He is based in Paris and drives BoF’s coverage of the dynamic luxury fashion sector.
The 98th Academy Awards, and Vanity Fair’s revamped after-party, bring luxury brands’ red-carpet strategies to a crescendo. Plus, Lululemon reports quarterly results with the CEO job still vacant.
In this week’s High Margin luxury newsletter: A softening resale market for Birkin and Kelly bags poses questions for luxury powerhouse Hermès. Plus, a run on Chanel’s stores during Paris Fashion Week.
Goasglas is set to head the luxury conglomerate’s biggest watch label after the sudden exit of former chief executive Antoine Pin in January.
Harrods is still grappling with the dark legacy of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s serial sexual abuse, facing ongoing internal investigations, compensation negotiations and calls for greater accountability.
Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.
Check out this week’s new partner and job openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
The Savannah, Ga.-based pajama brand has developed a devoted following for its super-soft pyjamas. With their first daywear collection, they’re hoping that loyalty will apply in a much more competitive category
Sunday night’s Oscars concluded an awards season that fashion’s biggest labels used to show off their new creative game. BoF breaks down what we learned about brands’ celebrity strategies.
